noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The operation of a printing press. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Printed material. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   The act or process of pressing or drawing with dies or presses; or the product of such work. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   Work consisting of a series of cross-grained veneers united by glue, heat, and pressure. countable, uncountable
5. 5
   Pottery produced by pressing clay into moulds. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

bedpressweb

Etymology

From press + -work.

Related phrases

printing press

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